Fleet Maintenance Manager

Agramont Transport Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Agramont Transport Inc. seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead daily maintenance operations for company trucks and trailers in California. You will manage maintenance personnel, set priorities, coordinate road service and external repairs, and track repairs to minimize downtime.

You will work with the Safety Manager and Dispatch to ensure equipment status and maintenance needs are communicated. Bilingual English/Spanish required; after-hours coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial truck and trailer maintenance.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of truck/trailer mechanical issues and repairs.
• Experience coordinating with repair facilities and road service providers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Availability for after-hours coverage.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance personnel and assign daily tasks.
• Plan and coordinate daily shop maintenance and repairs.
• Receive and document issues via drivers’ reports.
• Assess concerns and set service priorities.
• Coordinate road service providers and repair shops.
• Oversee external mechanics for out-of-area work.
• Track repair progress and ensure resolution.
• Maintain records of issues and repairs.
• Onboard new drivers on reporting and procedures.
• Provide after-hours maintenance support.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Communication

WhatsApp coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Agramont Transport Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead daily maintenance operations for company trucks and trailers. This role manages maintenance personnel, establishes work priorities, coordinates road service and external repairs, and follows maintenance issues through completion to minimize equipment downtime.

The Fleet Maintenance Manager works alongside the Safety Manager, who handles fleet administrative and compliance responsibilities, and partners with Dispatch to communicate equipment status and maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance personnel, establish daily work priorities, assign tasks, and monitor repair progress, work quality, and employee performance.
• Plan and coordinate daily shop maintenance and repair activities.
• Receive mechanical issue reports from drivers through WhatsApp and phone calls, gathering equipment details, location, and service needs.
• Assess reported mechanical concerns and determine appropriate service arrangements and repair priorities.
• Locate and coordinate road service providers and repair facilities.
• Coordinate external mechanics for trucks and trailers operating outside the local area.
• Follow repairs through completion, address delays, and confirm that reported mechanical concerns have been resolved.
• Keep drivers, Dispatch, and the Safety Manager informed of repair progress, service delays, and estimated completion times.
• Maintain accurate records of reported mechanical issues, service arrangements, and completed repairs.
• Conduct maintenance onboarding for new drivers, covering mechanical issue reporting, breakdown procedures, equipment care, and how to request assistance.
• Provide after-hours maintenance support according to the assigned coverage schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve repair coordination, maintenance workflows, and equipment downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial truck and trailer maintenance, road service, or fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, assigning work, and monitoring work quality and employee performance.
• Strong working knowledge of common truck and trailer mechanical issues and repair procedures.
• Experience coordinating with mechanics, repair facilities, and road service providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to establish maintenance priorities, manage multiple service requests, and respond effectively to urgent breakdowns.
• Comfortable using WhatsApp, phone communication, and electronic maintenance tracking tools.
• Availability for assigned after-hours coverage.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.

Compensation

$72,800-$83,200 annual Salary

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Mediexcel.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3%.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable company policies.